| Chicago | El Bosque | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff | USD 0.16 | USD 0.28 |
| Local draught beer | USD 4.00 | USD 1.62 |
| Utilities (Electricity, Heating, ...) for medium apartment | USD 139.17 | USD 127.08 |
| 1 Pair of men leather shoes | USD 92.50 | USD 84.38 |
| Chicken breasts at the market | USD 8.07 | USD 5.90 |